Italy's Bond Issue A Success

ROME (AP) - Italy's latest bond sale is a success. Italy easilyraised $4.1 billion, though at a higher cost, as premier-designateMario Monti began talks on forming a new government to guide thecountry through its financial crisis. Italian president GiorgioNapolitano notes that $273 billion in Italian debt comes duethrough the end of April - requiring decisive action.